This module introduced you to some issues related to air pollution.
We began by defining air pollution and discussing how it interacts with the earth's atmosphere. We then examined the system of air pollution.
Next, we looked at the main sources of air pollution: describing both naturally occurring and human-generated pollutants.
We then classified air pollutants according to their origin, chemical composition, state of matter, and area of impact. We also examined the multi-dimensional effects of air pollution, particularly the health affects.
We concluded by explaining Hong Kong's Air Pollution Index
If you would like to learn more on this subject, you are welcome to enrol in ENVR S335 Environmental Control, Monitoring and Modeling offered by the School of Science and Technology of the OUHK.
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